| Advt No | HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/07 |
| Recruitment Board | Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna PSU and Total Solutions Engineering Consultancy Company |
| Post Name | Associate Engineer |
| Vacancies | 12 |
| Last Date | 08-09-2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
Official source: Engineers India Limited, Advertisement No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/07, for “Walk-in Interview for Engagement of Experienced Engineers on Fixed Term Basis”. This is a fixed-term contractual engagement, not a regular/permanent appointment; no claim for regular appointment in EIL will be entertained by virtue of having worked on fixed term basis.
EIL Associate Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna PSU and Total Solutions Engineering Consultancy Company |
| Advertisement No. | HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/07 |
| Post Name | Associate Engineer Grade I (Pipeline/Piping Engineer, Offshore Structural Engineer, Project Engineer) |
| Total Posts | 12 |
| Nature of Engagement | Fixed Term Basis, initially 2 years, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years from date of joining |
| Deployment | Pipeline and Offshore Projects |
| Place of Posting | National Capital Region (NCR) or various construction sites across the country; can be anywhere in India or abroad as per organizational requirement |
| Application Mode | Online registration, followed by walk-in Personal Interview |
EIL Associate Engineer Recruitment 2026 Dates & Interview Venue
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | 25 August 2026, 00:00 hrs |
| Online Registration Closes | 08 September 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Cut-off Date (Qualification, Experience, Age) | 31 July 2026 |
| Interview Date, Time & Venue | Not fixed in the notification; will be intimated separately to registered candidates via registered email |
| Reporting Time | 08:00 AM on the intimated date |
Interview Venues
The selection process will be carried out at EIL offices in Gurugram, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Vadodara, applicable to all three position codes (A, B and C). The exact date, time, and venue will be communicated individually to eligible, registered candidates.
Note: Candidates who have not submitted their online registration will not be entertained at the interview. Only candidates who registered online and report with a printout bearing a valid registration number will be considered.
EIL Associate Engineer Vacancy 2026 (Position-wise)
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Associate Engineer Grade I – Pipeline/Piping Engineer (Position Code A) | 6 (UR–2, SC–1, ST–1, OBC–1, EWS–1) |
| 2 | Associate Engineer Grade I – Offshore Structural Engineer (Position Code B) | 4 (UR–2, SC–1, OBC–1) |
| 3 | Associate Engineer Grade I – Project Engineer (Position Code C) | 2 (UR–1, OBC–1) |
| Total | 12 |
Note: Reservation for PwBD candidates is applicable as per Government of India directives; only candidates with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the PwD category.
EIL Associate Engineer Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Position | Educational Qualification | Relevant Experience |
|---|---|---|
| A – Pipeline/Piping Engineer | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc(Engg.) in Mechanical, min. 60% or equivalent CGPI | Min. 2 years post-qualification; preferably in Design & Engineering as Mechanical Engineer (piping/pipeline) for Refinery/Petrochemical/Gas Processing/Fertilizer/Chemical plants/Offshore pipelines/Jetty LNG projects, with familiarity in ASME B31.4/B31.8/B31.3/API/ISO/International codes, OISD/PNGRB |
| B – Offshore Structural Engineer | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc(Engg.) in Civil/Ocean/Marine/Naval Architecture, min. 60% or equivalent CGPI | Min. 2 years post-qualification; in Civil/Structural Design of structures related to refineries, pipeline terminals, LPG/LNG terminals, ports, jetties, shipbuilding/repair facilities, offshore fixed platforms and marine structures |
| C – Project Engineer | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc(Engg.) in Mechanical/Civil/Ocean/Marine/Naval Architecture, min. 60% or equivalent CGPI | Min. 2 years post-qualification; similar to Position A (Design & Engineering experience for oil/gas pipelines, piping systems, relevant codes) |
Note: The specified qualification must have been acquired within the prescribed minimum course duration. Eligibility (qualification, experience, and age) is reckoned as on 31 July 2026.
EIL Associate Engineer Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / General (All Positions) | 32 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years relaxation |
| PwD – General/EWS | +10 years relaxation |
| PwD – OBC (NCL) | +13 years relaxation |
| PwD – SC/ST | +15 years relaxation |
| Persons with Disabilities (general relaxation) | +10 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxable (extent not specified in the notification) |
Note: Age is reckoned as on the cut-off date of 31 July 2026.
EIL Associate Engineer Remuneration 2026
| Designation | X Category Cities | Y Category Cities | Z Category Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Engineer Grade I | ₹64,000/- | ₹60,800/- | ₹57,600/- |
Consolidated monthly remuneration, inclusive of HRA and PF.
Other Benefits
- Reimbursement of Medical Insurance Premium for self, for insurance up to ₹2,00,000/- per annum
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for working beyond standard working hours
- Coverage under the Company’s GPAI Scheme, as per Company Policy
- Payment of Travelling Allowances for official duty travel outside place of posting
- Paid leave of 2 days for each completed month, as per Company Policy
All statutory benefits are subject to change as per relevant Laws/Rules applicable at the time.
EIL Associate Engineer Selection Process 2026
There is no written test. Selection is through screening followed by a Personal Interview.
- On the day of the interview, applications and certificates are first screened to confirm eligibility for the post applied.
- Only candidates meeting the eligibility requirements in all respects proceed to the Personal Interview.
- Depending on the number of candidates, interviews may run until 8:00 PM on the same day, and may continue the next day if required – candidates must make their own stay arrangements in such cases.
- Furnishing wrong or false information is a ground for disqualification; EIL will not be responsible for any resulting disqualification.
- The selected candidate will be allowed to join only if found medically fit.
How to Apply for EIL Associate Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the career link on the EIL website: http://www.engineersindia.com
- Read all instructions on the website carefully before proceeding.
- Fill in the online form with correct details. Round the percentage of marks down to the nearest whole number (e.g., 60.9% → 60), and round CGPA down to one decimal (e.g., 6.95 → 6.9).
- Keep scanned copies ready before starting registration: a recent passport-size colour photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, max 75 KB) and signature (.jpg/.jpeg, max 25 KB).
- Complete registration between 25 August 2026 and 08 September 2026 (23:59 hrs).
- You do not need to send a printout by post. Instead, take a printout of the registered application form (6 copies), affix a colour photograph, and bring these copies to the walk-in interview.
Important: A candidate can apply for only one position in this advertisement. In case of multiple applications, only the latest one is considered final. Candidates who have not submitted their online application will not be entertained at the interview.
Documents Required at Interview (Original + Self-Attested Photocopy)
- 6 copies of the duly filled, submitted online application form with a recent colour photograph affixed
- Valid photo ID issued by Govt. of India (Driving Licence/PAN Card/Passport/Voter ID/Aadhaar Card)
- Date of Birth proof: Matriculation/Class X certificate or Birth Certificate
- Certificates of educational qualifications: Matriculation/Class X/HSC/Degree/PG mark sheets and passing certificates of all semesters/years
- Proof of the norms adopted by your University/Institute to convert CGPA/OGPA/CPI or letter grade to percentage (a standard conversion table is used if this proof is unavailable – see note below)
- Experience certificates (original) for all declared experience, clearly showing date of joining, date of separation, and nature of work handled
- On demand: offer letter, confirmation order, pay slips, PF statement, ESI card, bank statement, etc., to substantiate employment (especially for candidates presently employed)
- SC/ST certificate (original, prescribed format), if applicable
- Valid OBC (NCL) certificate (original, Government of India format), if applicable
- Valid EWS certificate (original, prescribed format), if applicable
- Disability certificate (original, prescribed format), if applicable
- Discharge Certificate, undertaking, and proforma for Ex-Servicemen (prescribed format), if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (original), for candidates working in/under a Central/State/Autonomous Body
CGPA-to-Percentage Conversion (for 60% Equivalence, If No Institute Norm Available)
| Scale | 10-pt | 9-pt | 8-pt | 7-pt | 6-pt | 5-pt | 4-pt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGPA/CPI for 60% | 6.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
Important: In case of non-availability of any original document required to meet the eligibility criteria, the candidate will not be considered for further selection.
Important Conditions
- The hiring is purely on a fixed-term basis, initially for 2 years, extendable if required until completion of the assignment, subject to satisfactory performance, for a maximum of 3 years from the initial date of joining.
- Unless terminated earlier, the engagement automatically ends on expiry of the fixed term; no claim for regular appointment in EIL will be entertained.
- Candidates must be prepared to work anywhere in India and abroad, depending on requirement.
- Candidates must make their own arrangements for travel and stay for the interview; no allowances will be paid for this.
- The registered email address must remain valid/functional for at least 24 months from the date of submission; all correspondence, including selection intimation, is sent via registered email only.
- Any change, clarification, or corrigendum to the advertisement will be published only on www.engineersindia.com; no separate press notification will be issued.
- Any dispute arising from this recruitment is subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Delhi.
- EIL reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or the selection process at any stage, without assigning any reason.
- The requirement is urgent; selected candidates will be required to join at the earliest.
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